Review of A Simple Wish (1997) by Michael C — 09 Sep 2007

A charming Fairy tale style movie. perfect for the Family.

This review of A Simple Wish (1997) was written by Michael C on 09 Sep 2007.

A Simple Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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The material suits Martin Short, and Amanda Plummer is good in a minor role, but it is all very much childs play of the thoughtless kind…

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By Caleb L (318) on 19 Sep 2007

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By Amanda S (629) on 08 Oct 2007

Haha, really cute. I'm really beginning to outline my list of movies for my kids to watch…

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By Jacob R (438) on 26 Nov 2009

I think I'm rating A Simple Wish 3 stars because I enjoyed it so much when I was younger…

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By Anna M (352) on 15 Jun 2009

Didn't quite know what to make of this one...I wish it went away…

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By Jacqueline L (61) on 22 Feb 2008

Cute and amusing, Martin Short is hilarious in this…

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By Tim F (715) on 10 Aug 2011

A so-so movie about a kid who makes a wish and it comes true. It's pretty predictable, and not very funny…

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By Guy H (77) on 30 Mar 2008

A kiddie movie too silly for its own good... Only thing I remember vividly is the production that her father acts in…

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By Eva L (184) on 06 Mar 2008

Make a wish and this Fariy God Mother will mess it up .. after all you don't send a man to do a womans job…

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